Monday, June 11, 2012

How to use the Faber-Castell Gelatos™ Color

When I was asked to review some Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft products, I couldn't wait to receive my package of goodies and get to work.

Today's project uses the Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos™ Colors to create a water colored effect background. I always see these cute canvases people have made and wonder how they get those great watercolorish backgrounds. So, I thought I would try out these products to make my canvas background.

I started by using the set of Mix and Match Craft Gelatos™ Colors shown above. I put the Guava, Bubble Gum, Lavender and Red Cherry gelatos all over the canvas in a random pattern.

Then, using the provided brush and water, I blended the colors together.

And kept blending.

Ta-da! That was quick and easy and best of all, no mess!

I added some ribbon around it.

Then, using the Cricut Straight from the Nest cartridge, I cut this birdcage and the "fly" word art and applied it to the front. I used glue to adhere the birdcage to the front.

Check out the video below to see exactly how to do this:

Pros: It was super easy and quick to get a nice watercolor type effect.
Colors are vibrant.
Not messy at all.

Cons: Could not get the stamp to work with the Gelatos™ Colors and give a nice image.

Overall, I love the Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos™ Colors and will be using these a lot in the future to create gorgeous, muted backgrounds.

From Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft:

Mix & Match from Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft makes designing with color simple. Choose a color set that inspires you. Choose a medium. Mix & Match as you create. Color coordinated palettes give you the freedom to design your project knowing the colors will work beautifully together. Perfect for all your design, memory and craft projects.

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos™ Colors are creamy sticks infused with brilliant color. The color slides easily onto papers and can then be dissolved with water to create watercolor effects, or left to dry for vibrant bursts of color. Try stamping with the Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos™ Colors, or apply a field of color and use a stamp to remove the color. Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos™ Colors work wonderfully on flocked papers and embellishments too! Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos™ Colors are acid-free and odorless.

To learn more about Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft, check them out here:

21 comments:

Yay, a video! Thanks for introducing us to something new! My little one loves to paint. But, the set up is a bigger production that the painting process. And, the clean-up take twice as long as her projects. I will definitely be looking into this. (For me too!)

I love it when the videos are included since I am a visual learner! This really gives a very unique setting and we are always looking for something that sets us apart from the norm. Great job! Thanks so much.

That is so neat!Love the two tone affect!I would like to try to make a rainbow canvas! I'm away looking for crafts to do with a bible story,this would work(for Noah & the ark & Gods promise)great for a rainbow craft!TFSrosebud222222222

Very cool! Enjoyed the demo. One thing though. I was listening with headphones so I wouldn't wake hubby and had to turn volume all the way up to hear you speak. Then when you were done and the ending music came on it was EXTREMELY loud and hurt my ears. :(

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